Any Tom, Dick, or Harry

"You're... Dai Lu, right?" Zhang Yang suddenly realized, "You've changed your hairstyle, I didn't recognize you at all."

That was back in chapter ninety-six. When I met Tao Xiaoxiao, a female fan of Little Blue Book, at a bar, I bumped into Dai Lu, the campus belle of the Arts and Tourism Department, who was also known as Senior Dai by others.

The two of them had a wonderful night.

After that, Dai Lu would occasionally send him messages on WeChat, and she was quite persistent in doing so.

He didn't intentionally ignore the replies; it's just that he wasn't very attentive. He would reply when he was free or in the mood, but if something got in the way, he would often not reply at all.

I never expected to run into Dai Lu here!

"Hmph, you finally recognized me." Dai Lu touched her newly permed long hair, not believing Zhang Yang's words at all. "He clearly forgot about me, and even changed his hairstyle... Changing your hairstyle doesn't change your face or your body."

"You... go shopping? Who's that over there?" Zhang Yang quickly changed the subject, glancing at the boy who was following closely behind not far away.

"A junior is pursuing me... but I ignored him." Dai Lu suddenly grabbed Zhang Yang's arm. "Hey, don't you want to assert your dominance? Chase him away?"

"Declare sovereignty?" Zhang Yang was speechless. "It seems like we're..."

Calling them complete strangers doesn't seem quite right; after all, they've been honest with each other and have the necessary relationships.

But if you're talking about going any further, it seems impossible...

"Stop talking, help me!" Dai Lu suddenly lowered her voice and looked into the distance.

Zhang Yang glanced over and saw that the boy had already approached, and his expression seemed hostile.

"Dai Lu, who is he?" The boy stared at Zhang Yang, his expression full of vigilance and danger.

"I told you before, I already have someone I like. Please don't flatter yourself and stop bothering me." Dai Lu hugged Zhang Yang tightly, even more tightly.

Zhang Yang could even feel his arm sinking into a soft ocean.

"Is it him?" The boy took a step forward, but then hesitated to go any further.

Because the boy next to Dai Lu was just too dazzling. He was practically radiating gold from head to toe, incredibly tall and handsome, and exuded an overwhelming sense of pressure.

"Dude, stop yelling. If someone doesn't like you, they just don't like you. Why keep bothering them?" Zhang Yang said casually.

The guy in front of me, who has the guts and confidence to pursue Dai Lu, the school beauty, is certainly no nobody.

Judging from his appearance and his attire, he seems to be a rich second-generation. But in front of him, he's just an ordinary person, no different from any Tom, Dick, or Harry.

"You're not her boyfriend, what right do you have to make me leave?" The boy refused to believe it and still seemed unwilling to give up.

"Fair competition? There's no way it can be fair!" Zhang Yang found it amusing, but he was too lazy to show off, as it would be too beneath him.

So he simply put his arm around Dai Lu's slender waist, and Dai Lu cooperated by leaning into his arms.

The boy's face immediately turned pale.

Just then, Bai Jingyi, seemingly having finished trying on the clothes, jogged out of the store.

"Chairman Zhang, Chairman Zhang, how about this one?"

With her face full of collagen, Bai Xiaomi's graceful figure, dressed in a silk dress, exudes both elegance and beauty, making her absolutely stunning.

Immediately, Dai Lu and the boy present both looked over.

"Oh? Chairman Zhang, you have a friend?" Bai Jingyi looked at the situation and was taken aback for a moment, then asked cautiously.

"Oh, I knew someone from before," Zhang Yang said casually. "This one looks good on you. It's your style. Go pick out a couple more to change into."

"Really? But the price is a bit..." Bai Xiaomi hesitated, "It'll cost fifty thousand."

"Here, take it and swipe it." Zhang Yang casually pinched the card out with his index and middle fingers.

"Thank you, Chairman Zhang." Bai Xiaomi's voice immediately became sweet and soft. Then, looking at the girl in front of her, she suddenly kissed Zhang Yang on the cheek without thinking.

Bai Xiaomi left Huanhuan after kissing Zhang Yang.

Dai Lu stood there, her nose wrinkled, a strange feeling of sadness welling up inside her.

"Just like that... so blatantly... you like this too?" The boy's voice trembled, actually lacking confidence.

Just now, this guy had let the girl swipe her card for a dress that cost 50,000 yuan without batting an eye, and even told her to buy a few more.

In terms of looks, he's completely outclassed; in terms of wealth and power, he's probably...

Now, all he can say about it is that he's a womanizer.

"Hey, hey, don't talk nonsense. That's my assistant, okay?" At this point, Zhang Yang had to step in to explain.

That assistant is completely innocent; how can she be talked about like that for no reason?

"Ha... Assistant? They've already kissed? Do you think I'm blind?!" the boy said through gritted teeth.

"Stop talking," Dai Lu suddenly couldn't hold back anymore. "I just like him, I'm willing. Outstanding people should have many girls who like them, don't you think?"

The boy's chest heaved, clearly indicating he was quite angry.

"Hmph! Let me tell you." Dai Lu wrapped her arms around Zhang Yang's neck and gave him a kiss, "Me, and that girl, the three of us are going to play cards together tonight. Do you even understand what that means?"

"What!" The boy's face turned deathly pale. "You... you..."

He couldn't believe that the senior he considered absolutely perfect would say such a thing.

She was indifferent and aloof towards him, but in front of this guy, she became so humble, willing to be with other girls...

He clenched his fists, a sense of powerlessness welling up inside him.

"Dude, have some backbone. I've said all that, just leave." As a man, Zhang Yang understood the impact of those words.

"Go away!" Dai Lu said again.

"Fine, fine, I'm leaving, I'm leaving!" The boy's face turned pale, and he turned to leave.

In the blink of an eye, the person disappeared.

"I didn't realize you could be so ruthless when it comes to guys you have no feelings for," Zhang Yang remarked, looking at Dai Lu.

"When it comes to relationships, you have to cut your losses quickly and decisively, without giving the other person any illusions," Dai Lu said without hesitation. But as she spoke, she inexplicably looked at Zhang Yang without saying a word, and it was unclear whether he was thinking of her.

"You're criticizing others, but aren't I the same kind of person myself?"

Zhang Yang chuckled and looked away.

"I understand everything rationally, but emotionally there's always that sliver of hope." Dai Lu leaned closer, looking up at me. "Hey, are you even listening to me?"

"I'm listening." Zhang Yang turned around and met Dai Lu's face, which was tiptoeing closer.

Their eyes met, their faces almost touching.

"Pretending not to hear or understand is also a characteristic of a jerk," Dai Lu said with a snort. "That girl just now, was she really your... you know..."

"It really is my assistant," Zhang Yang said with certainty.

"Buying clothes for your assistant, and then hugging and kissing her?" Dai Lu continued to ask.

"This is just our way of greeting each other, aren't you... being too sensitive?" Zhang Yang blinked.

"Whether I'm sensitive or not, didn't you experience it for yourself that night?" Dai Lu blushed inexplicably and muttered softly.

Zhang Yang inexplicably recalled Dai Lu's behavior that night.

So that makes sense...

"Chairman Zhang, the clothes are all bought. We chose three sets in total, and it cost... it cost over 130,000 yuan." Bai Xiaomi walked out slowly and returned the card to Zhang Yang. "You... you've spent a lot today."

"You can think of it as the company having good benefits," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"The company benefits are so good, why don't you hire me?" Dai Lu suddenly interjected. "I can be your assistant too."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaomi suddenly looked a little nervous and involuntarily hugged Zhang Yang's arm.

"You?" Zhang Yang looked at Dai Lu, who had a pair of long, beautiful legs. "We come from a small family. Maybe you can find a better job after you graduate."

"A better job? A good job that provides employees with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of clothes?" Dai Lu laughed.

"What if?" Zhang Yang smiled. "If you want to come, you can wait until you graduate. It's not impossible."

"Okay, I've got that in mind," Dai Lu said immediately.

"Chairman Zhang." Bai Xiaomi suddenly nudged Zhang Yang's arm weakly from the side.

"Feeling threatened?" Zhang Yang pinched Bai Xiaomi cheek. "Have some confidence. Who knows, after she graduates, you might become a manager in some kind of position."

"Then I only want to be by Chairman Zhang's side," Bai Xiaomi whispered, Zhang Yang's arm.

Dai Lu stood to the side, fuming, and took out her phone, sending a message that was unclear.

Just then, Zhang Yang's phone rang. He took it out to look at it and saw a message from Dai Lu.

"Green tea."

"Huh?" Zhang Yang was both amused and exasperated. "By the way Dai Lu, how did you get here?"

"Taking the subway," Dai Lu said, sounding a little downcast.

"Shall I take you home?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile, putting his arm around Dai Lu's slender waist.

"No." Dai Lu also hooked her arm around Zhang Yang's.

"Don't you want me to take you back, or don't you want to go back?" Zhang Yang looked at the two girls on his left and right, feeling that he was being a bit too conspicuous.

Along the way, I've received all sorts of looks: some envious, some jealous, some incredulous, and some deeply disillusioned with the decline of morality.

That's a glimpse into the myriad aspects of human life.

Upon hearing this, Dai Lu's cheeks immediately turned bright red.

"Chairman Zhang, how about... how about I go back by myself?" At this moment, Bai Xiaomi asked in a low voice, showing her keen observation.

As an assistant, one must always have the chairman's best interests at heart.

"You don't need to leave either." Zhang Yang looked at Bai Xiaomi. "Let's go, let's go downstairs first."

Having eaten and bought everything, and seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Yang naturally decided to head back first.

Dai Lu just mentioned something about playing Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).

He just listened and didn't think about it deeply at all.

The three of them walked straight down to the underground parking garage.

Zhang Yang opened the trunk to see the results of his night's work, which was now neatly and fully piled up in the back.

"Everyone gets a share, here you go." Zhang Yang glanced at Dai Lu and casually picked up a Bulgari necklace.

He recalled buying a lot of jewelry at Bulgari, none of which were cheap; each piece cost at least tens of thousands of dollars. The cheapest items were a few of Bulgari's classic DIVAS' DREAM fan-shaped necklaces.

"You really gave it to me?" Dai Lu was taken aback, her eyes filled with surprise.

"Yeah, I'm very generous, okay?" Zhang Yang smiled. "Open it and take a look. I don't even remember what I bought. If it's not what you like, you can exchange it."

"Change it again?" Dai Lu stared blankly at the trunk filled with luxury brands, not knowing what to say.

Then, she opened the Bulgari jewelry box in her hand.

Suddenly, a classic fan-shaped necklace, pavé-set with diamonds, appeared before my eyes, sparkling brilliantly.

Upon checking the price, it was 60,000...

"You like it? Try it on," Zhang Yang suggested after glancing at it.

Dai Lu nodded gently and put on the fan-shaped necklace.

Her fair neck, paired with the Bulgari pavé diamond necklace, was truly a perfect match, creating a stunningly beautiful look.

Looking at her reflection in the car window under the lamplight, Dai Lu felt nothing but joy.

"I like."

"Take it if you like it. Come on, I'll take you home." Zhang Yang opened the car door.

Bai Xiaomi stood aside, hesitated for a moment, unsure of the connection between the person in front of her and the boss, and then took the initiative to sit in the back of the Cullinan.

"I... I don't want to go back," Dai Lu suddenly said shyly.

Zhang Yang glanced at Dai Lu's radiant face, a thought flashing through his mind, "Playing Dou Dizhu?"

"Pah!" Dai Lu felt embarrassed in private, spat lightly, and got into the car with her head down.

Standing outside the car, Zhang Yang felt that life was truly wondrous.

A moment later, he got into the car and headed straight for his home at COFCO Seaview No. 1.

That night, he lost a lot while playing cards, and naturally, Dai Lu and Bai Xiaomi also gained a lot.

The three of them spent an incredibly pleasant and unforgettable night together.

The next morning, Zhang Yang was in high spirits. When he opened his eyes, there was no one by his bedside. He went outside and vaguely heard noises coming from the kitchen.

Upon closer inspection, the two people in the kitchen, Dai Lu and Bai Jingyi, were each busy with their own things, as if they didn't know each other at all.

She's completely different from last night.

"Chairman Zhang, I've made breakfast!" Upon hearing the noise, Bai Xiaomi looked up and ran over excitedly. "Look, look!"

She showcased the fruits of her culinary skills: an Iberian ham sandwich.

Well, it's basically just bread slices with cheese, lettuce, and tomato, topped with Iberian ham.

This is a refreshing breakfast option.

"Zhang Yang, look at mine too." Dai Lu strode over with her long legs, not wanting to be outdone. "I made you seafood porridge, it's good for your stomach."

Huh?

Looking at this breakfast that combines Chinese and Western dishes, Zhang Yang was naturally in for a treat.

It contains dried scallops, shrimp, squid, and seafood porridge cooked with Wuchang rice. It's so delicious and fragrant, it's simply irresistible. I'd also like to have an Iberian ham sandwich with it.

Yes, I'm full.

"You two, are you pretending the other doesn't exist?" Zhang Yang said with amusement after finishing his breakfast and looking at the two who were ignoring each other.

"Chairman Zhang, I think I'm going to be late," Bai Xiaomi suddenly sat closer and whispered.

"I also have classes this morning," Dai Lu added. "Zhang Yang, can you give me a ride?"